Trent Radio BoD Meeting 25 February 2001 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING held at Trent Radio House, 715 George St. N., Peterborough, Ontario on 25 February 2001 at 1pm. P R E S E N T: Emily Addison, Glen Caradus, Al Kirkcaldy, Darryl Leroux, Reuben Maan, and Miriam Stucky. R E G R E T S: Neal Simard Also Present: John K. Muir, General Manager Notice of this meeting having been made to all the Directors, and a quorum being present in person, the meeting was declared duly constituted and called to order at 1:10 pm, with Emily Addison acting as Chair and Secretary. The chair mentioned the TCSA leadership conference that she, the General Manager and the Programme Director had attended the previous weekend in order to make a lunch hour presentation. The minutes of the previous board meeting were presented. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the previous Board of Directors' meeting, held on 25 January 2001, were approved unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS Physical Plant and Technical: Glen Caradus presented his report (see attached). The General Manager mentioned an interest in possibly planting a few more trees on the Trent Radio property. Publicity: Reuben Maan presented his report (see attached). The possibility of 'webbing' Trout Rodeo was discussed. It was mentioned that Neal Simard and the Web Support committee might be approached on this subject. Sponsorship and Earned Revenue: Al Kirkcaldy presented his report (see attached). A few suggestions were made as to other possible sponsors. Al was thanked for the wonderful job that he has done this past year in looking after the sponsorships. Miriam Stucky arrived. Web Support: No report was submitted. Social Convener: Darryl Leroux presented his report (see attached). An open house will be planned for sometime between April 2nd and 6th. Goings on at Trent University were also discussed. Ways and Means: Emily Addison presented her report (see attached). A request was extended to those who might be interested in being involved with the Ways and Means committee, or know people who would be, that they contact Emily Addison. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried, the committee reports were accepted. OPERATIONS REPORT The General Manager presented the financial statements for the period ending 31 Jan 2001 (subject to adjustment and attached). The various sections were explained in due detail. The General Manager's report was presented (see attached). Barb Bell and Barb Holtman were thanked for their excellent work on the radio marathon. Discussion ensued regarding ongoing difficulties in receiving a proper accoutning from Trent University in relation to full-time student memberships and a proposed the levy reporting policy. Concern was expressed that the situation was a potential time bomb for Trent Radio, other levy groups and the university. The Board thanked the General Manager and the Programme for all of their hard work in pulling together the broadcast license application that approved fully accepted by the CRTC with no special conditions. Discussion ensued as how to fix the shelving in the archive room relating to the accident in mid-February. It was report that Trent Radio is negotiating towards a levy group and university reporting policy. The an agreed to policy will be brought before the Board for their consideration for ratification. The budget for Trout Rodeo was discussed and It was decided that $350.00 could be allocated towards the Trent radio news letter "Trout Rodeo" for 500 copies. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried, the Operations report including the financial statements and the General Manager's report was unanimously approved. OTHER MATTERS Director availably was discussed. No Directors have confirmed that they are leaving, however, this is pending and should be made clear at the next meeting of the Board. In addition, all Board members have been requested to bring forward a few eligible names as potential Directors for the next meeting. The next board meeting will be Thursday 22 March 2001, 8pm at Trent Radio house. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________________ _____________________________ Emily Addison, President Neal Simard, Secretary